mc Malia Chaplin

(208) 891-0705 1757 S Country Terrace Way, Meridian ID 83642

maliachaplin@gmail.com www.preschoolhouse.com

Objective
Admission to Boise State Universitys Master in Teaching in Early Childhood Intervention degree program
as to eventually become a teacher in an early childhood/special education classroom.
Summary Of Qualifications
- Extensive education and experience teaching in early childhood
- Works well with teams in both a school and professional environment
- Seeks out opportunities for collaboration and thrives in group settings
- Demonstrates a strengths based approach to teaching
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in a special needs preschool setting
- Self driven, motivated and committed
- Proven success as a student in a online environment
- Experienced at creating and implementing individualized interventions for children

Education
University Of Washington, College of Education, Seattle, WA
BA, Early Childhood and Family Studies, Expected Graduation June 2018 GPA 3.92
Coursework includes: Infants & Children: Risk and Resilience, Exceptional Children, Social Policy & Young
Children and Families, Understanding Research in Early Childhood and Family Studies, Positive Behavior
Support, Child Observation and Assessment

Professional Experience

Owner/Teacher at The Preschool House Meridian ID (September 2015-present)

- Teach 2 classes, each with 12 preschoolers
- Create curriculum for preschoolers ages 3 to 5
- Cultivate strong relationships both students and their families
- Manage business and classroom operations of the school
Lead Teacher at Sunshine Preschool Kuna ID (September 2010- June 2015)
- Taught preschoolers aged 3 to 5
- Collaborated with staff to create curriculum for classroom and also for publication
- Mentored new teachers
Coordinator for the Treasure Valley Family YMCA Boise ID (September 2008- September 2010)
- Managed all downtown Boise operations for the YMCA preschool and school aged programs
- Oversaw multiple programs that served over 300 families
- Led a staff of 25 employees
Teacher at YMCA Guided Discovery Preschool Boise ID (September 2001- September 2008)
- Taught in a early childhood special education classroom
- Worked in collaboration with various professionals including SLPs, OTs, PTs, and school administrative staff
- Created and carried out implementation of IEP goals with team of early childhood professionals
- Collaborated with early intervention teams to design specialized interventions for children.
Volunteer Experience
- Church Sunday school teacher for preschool aged children (May 2012 - present)
- Child experience volunteer at the Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter (December 2015- present)